Tragedy strikes in Galt

The 8:41 p.m. accident, just north of the department on Industrial Drive, involved a male driver who had collided with a parked semi-truck.

According to police officials, officers attempted CPR until the fire department arrived. The driver of the motorcycle was later pronounced deceased at the scene. Police officials said that it appears that alcohol may have been a factor in the collision; however, toxicology results are pending.